Autopilot
I have a 1986, 25', Searay Sundancer and would like to add an autopilot. I
checked into the Raymarine Sport Pilot Plus, but it requires a standard tapered shaft on the steering column. My steering doesn't have a tapered shaft and is not adaptable to the Sports Pilot Plus. I would have to change the steering mechanism and cable to get a unit with a tapered shaft, which would be very expensive. Has anyone adapted any other units to work with this vintage Searay product? I have seen some wheel pilots that mount right to the steering wheel that are designed for sail boats but am not sure if they would work on a power boat. |
Autopilot
"Joseph Friess" wrote in message ... I have a 1986, 25', Searay Sundancer and would like to add an autopilot. I checked into the Raymarine Sport Pilot Plus, but it requires a standard tapered shaft on the steering column. My steering doesn't have a tapered shaft and is not adaptable to the Sports Pilot Plus. I would have to change the steering mechanism and cable to get a unit with a tapered shaft, which would be very expensive. Has anyone adapted any other units to work with this vintage Searay product? I have seen some wheel pilots that mount right to the steering wheel that are designed for sail boats but am not sure if they would work on a power boat. Does your boat have hydraulic steering? I f yes then there are many APs that will work without needing modification to your basic steering mechanism. Although they are more expensive then the Sportpilot or Sportpilot Plus they offer significant advantages in terms of use. Raytheon makes a variety of models. |
Autopilot
Have you considered the Simrad AP12R and AP14R, this could be a very good
solution Regards "Fred Miller" a écrit dans le message de ... "Joseph Friess" wrote in message ... I have a 1986, 25', Searay Sundancer and would like to add an autopilot. I checked into the Raymarine Sport Pilot Plus, but it requires a standard tapered shaft on the steering column. My steering doesn't have a tapered shaft and is not adaptable to the Sports Pilot Plus. I would have to change the steering mechanism and cable to get a unit with a tapered shaft, which would be very expensive. Has anyone adapted any other units to work with this vintage Searay product? I have seen some wheel pilots that mount right to the steering wheel that are designed for sail boats but am not sure if they would work on a power boat. Does your boat have hydraulic steering? I f yes then there are many APs that will work without needing modification to your basic steering mechanism. Although they are more expensive then the Sportpilot or Sportpilot Plus they offer significant advantages in terms of use. Raytheon makes a variety of models. |
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